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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Manual update
• Method 2 of 3: Via GeForce Experience
• Method 3 of 3: Updating Ubuntu Drivers

Nvidia is constantly making changes to the software that controls the operation of video cards. Typically, new drivers are released every few weeks. Installing the latest drivers will ensure you get the best gaming performance.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Manual update

1. 1 Run DirectX Diagnostic. This is the fastest way to find out the exact model name of your graphics card. Skip this step if you already know which model you have.
   • Click on ⊞ Win+R and enter dxdiag.
   • Open the tab Screen... Find the entry "Chip Type". Your graphics card model will be written here.
   • Open the tab System... Look for the "Operating System" option to find out which version of Windows you have (32-bit or 64-bit).
2. 2 Go to the Nvidia GeForce website. The latest drivers can be downloaded from the GeForce website (geforce.com).
3. 3 Click the Drivers tab. Most Nvidia graphics cards are in the GeForce series. Go to nvidia.com if your video card is from a different series.
4. 4 Choose your graphics card. There are three ways to find the drivers you need:
   • Automatic Driver Updates - Use Nvidia GeForce Experience to monitor driver updates. Click here to find out more.
   • Finding Drivers Manually - Use the information in step 1 to select the correct driver. The four most recent drivers appear in the search results.
   • Auto Detect Graphics Card - The Nvidia site uses a Java utility to detect your graphics card and display the appropriate drivers. Java must be installed on your computer to run it. The current version of the utility is outdated, so errors may occur on some browsers. Better use the first two methods in this step.
5. 5 Download the latest drivers. Click on the link to download the latest driver. Always download the latest driver, unless you are looking for a specific previous version. The latest drivers will generally provide optimal performance for your graphics card.
6. 6 Run the installation file. Open the downloaded installer file to start updating the driver. The installer will automatically remove old drivers and install new ones.
   • Most users choose Express Install.
   • The screen may flicker or darken during installation.
7. 7 Use System Restore if installing a new driver causes a problem. After updating the driver, a system restore point is automatically created. With its help, the system can be rolled back to the moment when the new driver was installed.
   • Click here to learn more about System Restore.

Method 2 of 3: Via GeForce Experience

1. 1 Download and install GeForce Experience. This is a program from Nvidia that manages drivers and game settings. The installation file of the program can be downloaded from the website geforce.com/geforce-experience.
   • The installer will scan your system for supported components. The error can occur only if you have a non-Nvidia video card or it is very old.
   • Run the program after the installation is complete.
2. 2 Let GeForce Experience update to the latest version. When you run the program, it will check the system for available updates.
3. 3 Click on the "Drivers" tab. All available drivers will be displayed here. Click on the "Check for Updates" button if the program has not checked the system for a long time.
4. 4 Click on the Download button to download the update. GeForce Experience may have already downloaded all of the files.
5. 5 Click on the Express Install button. Advanced users can choose the "Custom Installation" option. Express installation will work for most users.
   • Custom installation will allow you to choose which drivers you want to install.
6. 6 Wait for the installation to complete. GeForce Experience does all the installation work for you. During installation, your screen may flicker or darken briefly.
7. 7 Use System Restore to roll back your system in case of problems. When Nvidia updates the driver, Windows will create a system restore point. Enter Safe Mode and run System Restore to roll your computer back to the point where the drivers were updated.
   • Click here to learn more about System Restore.

Method 3 of 3: Updating Ubuntu Drivers

1. 1 Open the Additional Drivers dialog box. Nvidia drivers are not automatically updated on Ubuntu. Instead, Ubuntu uses publicly available drivers that are not as powerful as Nvidia's drivers. You can install the Nvidia drivers in the Additional Drivers dialog box.
   • Launch the Dash menu and enter "drivers" to open the Additional Drivers window.
2. 2 Wait for the list of available drivers to load. This may take a few minutes.
3. 3 Select the most recent driver from the list. Make sure it is an Nvidia driver and not a Nouveau driver. Select a driver to start downloading files.
4. 4 Click on the "Apply" button. The Nvidia driver will be installed. The screen may flicker or darken briefly during installation.
5. 5 Reboot your computer. Restart your computer to complete the installation process.